#VU10629 Insecure DLL loading in Trend Micro Client/Desktop applications


Published: 2018-02-19 | Updated: 2018-04-05

Vulnerability identifier: #VU10629

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv3.1: 8.3 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2018-6218

CWE-ID: CWE-427

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
OfficeScan
Client/Desktop applications / Antivirus software/Personal firewalls
Worry-Free Business Security
Client/Desktop applications / Software for system administration
Deep Security
Client/Desktop applications / Software for system administration
Endpoint Sensor
Client/Desktop applications / Software for system administration
Trend Micro Security (Consumer)
Client/Desktop applications / Software for system administration

Vendor: Trend Micro

Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise vulnerable system.

The vulnerability exists due to insecure .dll loading mechanism when opening files. A remote attacker can place a file along with specially crafted .dll file on a remote SBM or WebDAV share, trick the victim into opening it and execute arbitrary code on the target system with privileges of the current victim.

Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may result in system compromise.

Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

OfficeScan: 11.0 - 12.0

Worry-Free Business Security: 9.5 - Services

Deep Security: 10.0 - 10.1 (Feature Release)

Endpoint Sensor: 1.6

Trend Micro Security (Consumer): 12


External links
http://success.trendmicro.com/solution/1119326


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.


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